Today was a very sad day to be a Democrat. City Beat broke the news that Donna Frye had decided not to run for the Board of Supervisor’s seat currently occupied by the very old Ron Roberts.
Frye wrote this to her supporters:
Dear Friends,
After thoughtful consideration over many months, I have decided not to run for County Supervisor.
The public deserves that my full attention be focused on the City of San Diego. I have not yet made plans for the future, however, be assured I will continue working on behalf of the public in whatever capacity that ultimately turns out to be.
I am humbled and appreciative of all the support and am hopeful that those who have encouraged me to run will be equally understanding of my decision.
Donna
My first reaction? DAMMIT. She could still focus on the City of San Diego during her campaign! The election is in June and with only her and Ron Roberts on the ballot there would be no run off. Only THREE months of campaigning would be needed then she could spend the next six months focusing 100% on the City of SD then EVEN BETTER, she could focus on spending the 2 million dollar sludge fund she would have as a Supervisor to help the City of San Diego pay for infrastructure needs and pet projects that the City of San Diego cannot afford on her own.
This is just a very sad day. It goes to show that our party needs to do a heck of a lot better when it comes to building strong candidates.
You are right on all of this. But there are still nine days remaining to file for this office, until March 12.
This district gave 68% of its votes to Barack Obama. So perhaps the start for a new candidate should turn to school board member Sheila
Jackson, who stepped aside for Donna Frye a few months ago.
Jackson is in the middle of a four year term as school trustee, and as you say, it would only be a three month campaign.